Expenses MP sells infamous duck house for charity

Sir Peter Viggers, an MP who was forced to stand down after claiming £1,645 on expenses for a floating duck house, has sold it for charity.

Charity: Sir Peter Viggers

Former Conservative MP Sir Peter Viggers was criticised for his £30,000 claim for gardening costs.

The 5ft duck house, intended to protect ducks from being attacked by foxes, was sold at an auction for £1,700, which he donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

A spokesman for the charity said: ‘Macmillan Cancer Support relies entirely on public donations to provide practical, emotional and financial support to the two million people currently living with cancer.

‘We are really delighted that some good has come out of the whole expenses scandal and are grateful for the donation from Sir Peter.

‘This money is enough for us to provide a Macmillan nurse for two weeks.’